Theodore the Unfortunate Bear

Awards Shortlisted for the prestigious International Rubery Book Award 2020 Honorable Mention, Story Monster Royal Dragonfly Awards 2019. Book of the Month (November 2019) on Manybooks.net. "This is a sweet story about a teddy bear named Theodore who is driven to distraction by his ‘family’, the Chows. However, when the Chows leave home and don’t return, Theodore becomes worried and begins to miss them. Having seen a story in the newspaper of a family that have been abducted by aliens, he bravely sets off to search for them. There are some nice humorous touches throughout this story (the dolls with ‘big eyes’, Brownie the dog playing dead) and it’s well told, if slightly wordy. The real stars, however, are the astounding illustrations. The attention to colour and details, such as the background wallpaper in the Chows’ home, are wonderful. My particular favourite is the almost-aerial view of the Chows’ living-room on Page 13, and it’s easy to imagine readers noticing something new each time they return to the story." ~ International Rubery Book Award (Judges' Comment)

Synopsis Theodore is an unfortunate bear. Exquisite, knowledgeable, well-mannered and immaculately dressed (with his impressive red bow tie), he is what you will call a ‘gentle-bear’. For a teddy bear of his pedigree, one expects nothing for him but the best of what life has to offer. But luck shall have it that he ends up in the worst possible place on earth—the Chow family! Loud, unrefined and even barbaric, this family brings him nothing but misery, day after day… Poor Theodore has no greater wish than for the whole family to disappear from his life. One day, Theodore’s wish comes true…

Targeted at 3-8 year olds, but suitable for all ages, this is a book that teaches children to treasure their family and loved ones, as ultimately, they are the ones who will be there for us. It also reminds us that only by accepting our loved ones for who they are, for all their imperfections, will we be able to find true joy and happiness. With 36 beautiful illustrations by the author, this mesmerizing Children's Picture Book will take you on an adventure far beyond your imagination.